Description

Mount Shasta (PASSPORT REQUIRED for
Border crossing).
Mountaineering / Ski’s / Snowshoes

Day 1…..Alpine start (5 am)
Drive to town of Shasta California (3,600 ft)
1085 km / 12:00 hours. Overnight in motel
….or proceed to Bunny Flats (no reservation
required).

Day 2…..Proceed to Bunny Flats Trailhead
(41.35379° N, 122.23327° W) 6,950 ft
REQUIRED

a)…Climbing Permit (US $20) – self issue at
trail head)
b)…Wilderness Pass – self issue at trail
head
c)…..WAG BAG. Free WAG BAGS are provided at
Trailhead

Ascend to Helen Lake 10,443 ft. (tent or bivi
site)

Day 3…..As conditions permit (Alpine Start 2
am).
Ascend Avalanche Gulch passing Heart on
right then up to Red Banks & Misery Hill on to
summit

.
Descend to town of Shasta.


Day 4….. Drive home.

Here’s a link to detailed information about the
Avalanche Gulch route.
www.summitpost.org/avalanche-gulch/155406